Bands and Performing Groups: Klezmer, Jewish, and Related or Derivative musics
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Klezmer Bands, "G"
The Java Jews is a 6-12 person ensemble that plays highly-caffeinated klezmer music. Led by Abe Goldstien (accordion) and Mark Finkelstein (trumpet), the remainder of the band includes some of Des Moines' Iowa's finest jazz players. Hence, highly- caffeinated klezmer. In addition to popular klezmer tunes, we also perform klezmer covers of Miles Davis, Charles Mingus and Thelonius Monk. We play at area coffee houses and temples and have played a few bar mitzvahs in the area. Tel: 515-279-6452. E-mail Java Jews. (Abe Goldstien)
Jazmer, Chicago, IL. A band that performs vocal and instrumental Jewish music, such as klezmer, Yiddish, Hebrew and Sephardic. Some of our musical arrangements also have some jazz influences bridging the Old World with the New. We play for parties, festival and concerts. Some Israel dance leading is also offered upon request. Contact: Shirlee Todd at 847-433-2842. E-mail Jazmer. (Shirlee Todd)
Classical and smooth jazz, swing, Broadway showtunes, joyous klezmer, popular European and American melodies, sparkling Latina are all in the repertoire of the JazzMates, Boston, MA. Tel: (617) 975-0045. Web: www.jazzmates.com. E-mail JazzMates. (Roman Primak)
Jerusalem Express Klezmer Orchestra is now known as Klezmerissimo
Jerusalem Musical Trio has been on the stage for 8 years. The ensemble was founded as ensemble soloists of “Lama Lo!”. The members of the ensemble are Roman Kekhman (Clarinets and Saxophones), Yakov Entin (Violin and Guitar), Bella Kresin ( Piano). The ensemble presents a new view of traditional Jewish folklore by blending traditional klezmer music with elements of classical, jazz , Russian and Middle Eastern ethnic music, thus forming the bright individual and creative manner of the group. Jerusalem Musical Trio is the winner of the UNESCO Prize “For Interactive Dialog Between the Different Cultures Through Music” and each performance of the ensemble is a further corroboration of the accuracy and validity of this UNESCO formulation. Jerusalem Musical Trio klezmer repertoire mostly comprises traditional pieces dedicated to the fervent Jewish prayers for peace. Jerusalem Musical Trio belongs to those artistic collectives, which make the Jewish art understandable and enjoyable by any audience regardless its national origin and cultural values. That's why the audience recognizes them as heralds of peace all over the world. Write: HaNofech 243/36, Gilo Bet, Jerusalem 93846. Tel./Fax: +972-2-6765565. Mobile: +972-54-4292839. Web: www.musictrio.com. E-mail Jerusalem Music Trio. (Bella Kresin)
Jewbilee, based in Sno/King counties, Seattle, WA, plays traditional Jewish music in a nontraditional form. We play it as swing, jazz, rock, and Jewgrass. This isn't your Bubbe's klezmer. Tel: 360-794-3815. Web: www.jewbilee.110mb.com. E-mail Jewbilee. (Shirel Smith)
New Zealand's Jews Brothers Band is beyond klezmer. No lead clarinet, no drumming, no romantic violin... these "brothers" (plus one "sister") just get down to it with blasting brass horn, chonking gypsy-style mandolin, pumping tea-chest bass, and vibrant melodicas and accordion...all aided and abetted by soulful 5-part vocals that sound as if they come straight out of a mediaeval synagogue. Web: www.jewsbrothers.com. E-mail the Jews Brothers. (Hershal)
Jubilee Klezmer Ensemble, Petaluma, CA, is a mellow but energetic klezmer ensemble, most often consisting of clarinet, mandolin, accordion, and acoustic bass. Music for joyous occasions, including Bat and Bar Mitzvahs, Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries, New Babies, Engagements, House Warmings, Adoptions, you name it! Contact Paul Alexander: 707-762-1070. Web: www.jubileeklezmer.com. E-mail Jubilee Klezmer Ensemble.
Juez, based in Brooklyn, NY, is self-described as "breakbeat klezmer jazz;" they draw on klezmer modes in a unique exploration of jazz and progressive rock rhythms with influences ranging from Yemenite to hip hop. While their compositions are experimental, their sound isn't inaccessibly dissonant. It is this formulaic blending of styles and their exciting ridiculous antics on stage that gives this group such a wide appeal. Juez has performed with artists as diverse as: Satlah, Educated Consumers, Mattisyahu, 302 Acid, MC Son of Nun, and Gutbucket at locations ranging from the Hillel International, Art-O-Matic, Modular Mood Klezmer party, the Jewish Folk Arts Festival, University of Maryland, Harvard and The Knitting Factory. Web: modularmoods.com/juez.htm. E-mail Juez. (Erez (dj handler))
